Senior Advisor: Iwi Data & Maori Outcomes Strategy

Statistics New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h work week

Sick leave 15 days

EAP counselling

Study assistance

Social club

Job summary

Statistics New Zealand seeks a Senior Advisor to support Māori data governance and iwi partnerships. You will lead high-quality advisory work across Census and Māori data governance, ensuring consistent practice and timely briefs for senior leaders.

The role requires building capability and engaging meaningfully with iwi and hapū across programmes. The Senior Advisor will contribute to organisational strategy, apply government process knowledge, and support Te Tiriti-informed approaches.

Qualifications

• Expert advice to advance iwi Māori data needs and aspirations.
• Lead the implementation of Māori Data Governance using overlay approaches.
• Build organisational capability in Kaupapa Māori approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and coordinate information for committees and boards.
• Prioritise and prepare requests for advice, briefings and information across Census and Māori Data Governance.
• Support quality assurance and peer guidance within Strategic Engagement, Māori Partnerships and Outcomes.

Skills

Advisory skills

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Mātauranga Māori

Te Tiriti knowledge

Public sector knowledge

Te reo Māori (welcome)

Job description

Statistics New Zealand seeks a Senior Advisor to support Māori data governance and iwi partnerships. You will lead high-quality advisory work across Census and Māori data governance, ensuring consistent practice and timely briefs for senior leaders.

The role requires building capability and engaging meaningfully with iwi and hapū across programmes. The Senior Advisor will contribute to organisational strategy, apply government process knowledge, and support Te Tiriti-informed approaches.